Loreena McKennitt

For more than three decades, Canadian artist Loreena McKennitt has explored the many facets of Celtic music, creating a unique fusion of folk, world music, and pop. Seemingly effortless, she combines instrumental and vocal perfection with deep emotion, crafting a soundscape that enchants listeners around the world. In spring 2027, the passionate globetrotter returns to Europe on tour, including a stop at the Wiener Stadthalle on 20 March 2027.

The upcoming tour will focus on her landmark album The Mask and The Mirror, alongside other fan favorites. Loreena McKennitt will be joined by five of her longtime musical companions: Caroline Lavelle (cello), Brian Hughes (guitar), Hugh Marsh (violin), Dudley Phillips (bass), and Robert Brian (drums). The first half of the evening will feature her most beloved songs, while the second half will present The Mask and The Mirror in the original sequence of the 1994 album.

McKennitt explains that with The Mask and The Mirror, she followed “paths of inspiration” and explored “essential human questions” about the existence of God, religion, and spirituality. “What was revealed and what remained hidden, what was the mask and what the mirror? We are excited to return to Europe for another chapter and cannot wait to see everyone again and share our music.”

Her acclaimed performances blend music and storytelling inspired by her explorations of Celtic history and culture. Mystical Irish poetry by W. B. Yeats and John Keats intertwines with texts by literary masters such as William Shakespeare and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Intimacy and deeply personal stories shape Loreena McKennitt’s concerts, while her crystal-clear soprano voice and versatility on harp, piano, and bandoneon remain her unmistakable trademarks.

Over the course of her career, Loreena McKennitt has sold more than 14 million albums worldwide, including over 1.6 million in Germany alone — a remarkable triumph of musical poetry. Her recordings have achieved gold, platinum, and multi-platinum status in 15 countries across four continents. She has received two Juno Awards and the Billboard International Achievement Award, as well as two Grammy nominations.

As a musical ambassador, she has represented Canada around the globe, composed film scores, and performed at countless renowned festivals. In 1985, she used her savings to produce her first album and founded her own record label. As one of the few truly independent artists, she has since maintained complete control over her song selection, production, design, and distribution.

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Loreena McKennitt

30th Anniversary Tour

Place

Wiener Stadthalle – Halle D : La plus grande salle d’événements de Vienne pour des expériences en direct inoubliables

La Halle D de la Wiener Stadthalle est la plus grande salle polyvalente d’Autriche et l’un des lieux d’événements les plus importants d’Europe. Avec une capacité pouvant atteindre 16 000 spectateurs, elle constitue la scène idéale pour des concerts internationaux, des événements sportifs, des comédies musicales, des spectacles, des foires et des productions à grande échelle.

Depuis son inauguration en 1958, d’innombrables stars internationales telles que Elton John, Madonna, U2, Metallica et Taylor Swift y ont donné des concerts mémorables. La salle a également accueilli des événements sportifs majeurs comme le Championnat du Monde de Hockey sur Glace, des tournois de tennis ATP et des compétitions équestres internationales. Grâce à sa technologie de pointe, son agencement flexible et son acoustique exceptionnelle, elle offre une atmosphère incomparable pour des événements en direct de toutes sortes.

Accès en transports publics

Métro :

• Ligne U6 – Station Burggasse-Stadthalle (environ 5 minutes à pied)

Tramway :

• Lignes 6, 9, 18 – Arrêt Burggasse-Stadthalle
• Ligne 49 – Arrêt Urban-Loritz-Platz/Stadthalle

Bus :

• Ligne 48A – Arrêt Moeringgasse

Grâce à son emplacement central dans le 15ᵉ arrondissement de Vienne, la Halle D de la Wiener Stadthalle est facilement accessible en transports publics.

Wiener Stadthalle – Halle D : La plus grande scène pour les plus grands événements

Qu’il s’agisse d’artistes de renommée mondiale, d’événements sportifs majeurs ou de spectacles impressionnants, la Halle D de la Wiener Stadthalle est le centre incontournable des grands événements à Vienne, offrant des expériences en direct spectaculaires.